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Sep 29, 2023 · Dugongs (Dugong dugon) live in shallow coastal waters from East Africa to the western Pacific Ocean. ... The researchers also found that the dugong population on Queensland’s eastern coast ...
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Sep 27, 2023 · Lead dugong researcher, JCU TropWATER’s Dr Chris Cleguer said the report shows a clear declining trend since 2005, with an estimated annual population decline of 2.3% from Mission Beach to Bundaberg. “We observed a decline in overall dugong numbers, with the area of most concern being the southern section of the Great Barrier Reef from the ...
Apr 12, 2022 · A small population of dugongs had been found since the late 20th century in the coastal waters of Okinawa Island, part of the Ryukyu Islands of Japan—in the northern part of the dugong ...
Jun 17, 2024 · Indian coastal waters are critical for dugong populations in the western Indian Ocean. Systematic spatial planning of dugong habitats can help to achieve biodiversity conservation and area-based ...
remaining populations, distributions, and habitat sites of the dugong in Southeast Asia. By combin-ing this information with scientific research, critical knowledge gaps about dugongs in this region can be filled. This review showed that dugong popula-tions have not only been reduced but also scattered in coastal waters.
By combining this information with scientific research, critical knowledge gaps about dugongs in this region can be filled. This review showed that dugong populations have not only been reduced but also scattered in coastal waters. Little information is available about the remaining population numbers and distributions of dugongs.
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Methodology- The method described below provides a systematic approach to data collection for dugong research. Dugongs are marine mammals that live in shallow coastal waters in places like the east coast of Australia. Research is needed to understand the behaviour, ecology and conservation status of these animals.
